Moisturizing in Fall & Winter
When the weather turns cold, our skin has to put up with new adversities like dryness, flakiness, and that icky tight feeling. Time to reassess your skincare routine to incorporate richer, more hydrating products that would help your skin battle those harsh winds and lower humidity levels. This guide is going to cover how to maintain that dewy, plump glow in the chilly months with effective products by Aida Bicaj.
Why Skin Gets Dry in Fall & Winter
All the drop in temperature and humidity will dry out your skin, leaving it looking dull and irritated. The heating indoors isn't conducive either, as it sucks out moisture from the atmosphere—including that on your skin. You will therefore have to re-tweak your skincare with more moisturizing and supportive barrier products.
How to Re-adjust Your Skincare Routine to Colder Weather
1. Cleanse with a Gentle, Hydrating Cleanser
Immediately change to creamy, hydrating cleansers, replacing any foaming or drying cleansers. Creamy cleansers work to clean out dirt without stripping your skin of the natural oils.
Gentle micellar water cleanses or removes makeup without perturbing skin barriers. Perfect for winter and even highly sensitive skin, it hydrates while allowing an effective deep cleanse.
2. Add Hydration with a Moisture-Boosting Serum
Humectant serums, in particular, have the ability to attract moisture to the outer layer of your skin with hyaluronic acid and glycerin, among other ingredients, especially to keep your skin full and smooth on those extra dry days.
Serum Extraits Tissulaires
The serum would go down as a great addition during fall and winter; it raises the moisture level inside, helps in improving elasticity, and really soothes the skin immediately.
Amniotique VG Serum
This serum is highly recommended for deep hydration and protection from the exterior because it is highly hydrating.
3. Apply a Rich Moisturizer to Give Extra Protection
It acts like a barrier on the skin, locking all the good stuff in—serums and hydration—and preventing moisture loss. The thinking goes that you want thicker creams with rich emollients and occlusives.
Crème Dermo-RL
Full of lipids; it's like a warm sweater. That's excellent for winter; the goal is to reconstitute dry skin and rebuild the lipidic barrier.
Hyalogy Emollient Cream Pack
Enrich your skin deep inside with long-lasting hydration and barrier care. Perfect for day or night; it is outstandingly great for very dry skin.
4. Don't Exclude the Eye Cream
The skin around your eyes is thinner and will most probably be dehydrated. A nourishing under-eye cream prevents unwanted fine lines and puffiness during the cold months.
Biosensible Crème Contour des Yeux
An eye cream especially developed for hydration and soothing the delicate eye area, helping diminish the appearance of fine lines.
5. Seal It All in with Face Oil
Face oils are great for locking in moisture and that extra layer of protection; they have the ability to enhance performance for your moisturizer.
Huile Fondamentale
This nourishing oil is packed with essential fatty acids that repair and fortify the skin barrier. Apply after your moisturizer to lock in hydration.
6. Hydrate from Within with a Mask
Masks are an excellent way to boost hydration and provide intensive treatments when the cold air is especially harsh on your skin.
Masque Visolastine+
Hydrating skin mask that relieves skin from its thirst while rejuvenating the skin with extra water. It instantly soothes dryness and protects the skin to preserve a healthy moisturizing barrier.
7. Add Humidifiers to Your Environment
If your air is dry inside, consider using a humidifier to add the moisture back into that environment. A little step that can make a huge difference in how your skin feels during the colder months of the year.
Pro Tips to Keep the Skin Moisturized
- Apply a moisturizer to damp skin after cleansing or using serums for better hydration.
- Avoid taking hot showers since it removes the skin's natural body oils.
- Drink much water to keep your body hydrated, as internal water levels also affect skin hydration.
- Wear SPF daily—yes, even in the fall and winter! UV rays can still make their way through and wreak havoc on skin, leaving it dry and aged.
Conclusion
Switching over your skincare for fall and winter doesn't have to be complicated. It's all about adding rich, moisture-boosting products that lock in hydration and shield the skin barrier. Above, products from Aida Bicaj thoughtfully curated to make sure your skin is soft, nourished, and glowing even in the coldest of months.
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